Tier 4 Systematic

RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 RITZ-CARLTON EXPANSION PROJECT, SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2004-02-18
$5,113.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at RITZ-CARLTON EXPANSION PROJECT, SAINT THOMAS, VI 00802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,113.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-02-18.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,113.00 is 42% above the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within VI, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 3,127 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,798.47.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 27, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 1, 2004. Of the 14 total citations, 5 (36%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,113.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Industry Benchmark (VI)

This facility's $5,113 penalty is higher than 58% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in VI. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,677.

$7,677
State Avg
$5,113
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1926.28(a)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.95(a)
Occupational Noise Exposure (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $330.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(04)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.602(a)(09)
Excavation & Trenching
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(01)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(08)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $165.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(06)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: June 27, 2002Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $159.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 13, 2004Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.760(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 13, 2004Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $159.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 13, 2004Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 14 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,113.00. The inspection opened on 2004-02-18.

How much was RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $5,113.00 against RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. in SAINT THOMAS, VI. Average per citation: $365.21.

Is RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RAIDER CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 18 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $5,113.00 is above the industry average.